jobe

See also: Jobe

English

Etymology

In reference to the Biblical character Job, who was known to give lengthy reproofs to his friends.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /d͡ʒəʊb/
  • Rhymes: -əʊb

Verb

jobe (third-person singular simple present jobes, present participle jobing, simple past and past participle jobed)

  1. (transitive, archaic) To harangue, to rebuke in a long-winded or drawn-out way.

Derived terms

Middle French

Adjective

jobe m or f (plural jobes)

  1. stupid, gullible
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